Preformed Panel : UIR-IPORA One Health Approaches to Enhance Urban Health Resilience: Addressing Environmental Stressors and Disease Impacts In : https://sched.co/1jpX3
Organized by: International University of Rabat (UIR) in collaboration with the IPORA Project (CGS/UIR)
Lead Organizers• Prof. Nawal Benabdallah - Professor & Researcher, Higher School of Architecture of Rabat, Architecture, Urban Innovation and Heritage Laboratory (UIH Lab), College of Engineering & Architecture, International University of Rabat (UIR)
• Prof. Ihsane Hmamouchi - Professor & researcher, International Faculty of Medicine, Health Sciences Research Center (CReSS), Vice-Dean of the International Faculty of Medicine of Rabat, International University of Rabat (UIR)
Session DescriptionIn recent years, the interdependence of human, animal, and environmental health has become increasingly evident, leading to the adoption of the "One Health" approach. This approach recognizes that the health of people is closely linked to the health of animals and our shared environment.
Urban areas are particularly vulnerable to the health effects of environmental stressors, including air pollution, water contamination, and climate change. This roundtable will explore interdisciplinary strategies to address the impact of these stressors on chronic and infectious diseases, focusing on improving urban health resilience within the "One Health" framework.
The session will bring together experts in clinical epidemiology, urban health, environmental sciences, and public health to discuss innovative approaches to mitigate the health effects of environmental stressors in urban settings. Speakers will examine the complex interactions between environmental factors and chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, respiratory disorders, and infectious diseases, and discuss evidence-based interventions to improve urban health resilience.
The panel will explore how urban planning, policy development, and community engagement can contribute to creating resilient cities that prioritize health equity and sustainability, ensuring the inclusion of vulnerable populations such as migrants. This session aims to highlight the importance of collaborative efforts between medical, urban, and environmental sciences to develop comprehensive disease prevention and control strategies.
Key discussion topics include
1. Identifying environmental stressors and their impact on urban health outcomes
2. Implementing interdisciplinary approaches to combat the health effects of air pollution, water contamination, and climate change
3. Strengthening health systems and public health infrastructure to enhance urban health resilience through the "One Health" approach
4. Promoting community engagement and participatory approaches in urban health interventions
5. Addressing social determinants of health to reduce vulnerability and enhance adaptive capacity of urban populationsRoundtable Composition
Urban Health Strategies: Integrating Health, Environment, and Innovation• Prof. Najia Hajjaj-Hassouni - Dean of the College of Health Sciences, Director of the Health Sciences Research Center (CreSS), International University of Rabat (UIR), Member of the Academy of the Kingdom of Morocco, Member of the French Academy of Medicine
Theme: Urban Planning Favorable to the 3 Healths: A Response to the Triple Planetary Crisis
• Prof. Asmae Arbaoui - University Professor, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Faculty of Sciences, Director of the Energy Thermodynamics Laboratory
Theme: An Innovative and Interdisciplinary Vision of Urbanism, Where Energy, Water, and Pollution Management Combine to Improve Both the Energy Efficiency of Cities and the Health of Their Inhabitants
• Prof. Ihsane Hmamouchi – Professor & researcher, Faculty of Medicine, Health Sciences Research Center (CReSS), Vice-Dean of Faculty of Medicine, International University of Rabat (UIR)
Theme: Addressing Urban Health Challenges Through Communication, Collaboration, and Innovation
International Perspectives on Urban Health: From Brazilian Experience to Moroccan Implementation• Prof. Waleska Teixeira Caiaffa - Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Director of the Belo Horizonte Urban Health Observatory (OSUBH)
Theme: Experiences of the Belo Horizonte Urban Health Observatory
• Prof. Elis Borde - Associate Professor, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG)
Theme: Qualitative and Participatory Methods for Stakeholder Engagement and Community Resilience: Insights from the Urban Health Observatory (OSUBH)
• Prof. Simone Marques de Sousa Safe - PhD in Geography from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Coordinator and professor of the Landscape Architecture master 1 course at IEC/PUC Minas.
Theme: Salutogenic Landscape as an Approach to Better Qualify and Distribute Vegetated Open Spaces in the Urban Environment
• Prof. Nawal Benabdallah - Professor & Researcher, Higher School of Architecture of Rabat, Architecture, Urban Innovation and Heritage Laboratory (UIH Lab), College of Engineering & Architecture, International University of Rabat (UIR)
Theme: Healthy Urban Planning in Morocco: From International Expertise to Local Action
Policy, Governance, and Management for Healthy Cities• Prof. Abdellatif Bouazza - Professor & Researcher, Mohammed V University (UM5), Country Director of UN-Habitat in Morocco
Theme: Integration of Health in Urban Development Policies in Morocco
• Prof. Zineb Omary - Professor & Researcher, Sciences Po Rabat, Center For Global Studies (CGS), Coordinator of IPORA (Interdisciplinary Policy-Oriented Research On Africa), International University of Rabat (UIR)
Theme: Public Policies and Governance for Urban Health in Africa: Towards Interdisciplinary Approaches
• Prof. Oussama Alami Marrouni - Professor & Researcher, School of Aerospace & Automotive Engineering (SAAE), College of Engineering & Architecture, In charge of Rankings, Coordonnator of WP2 IPORA (Interdisciplinary Policy-Oriented Research On Africa), International University of Rabat (UIR)
Theme: Management for sustainable cities instead of healthy cities
This diverse panel brings together expertise from architecture, urban planning, public health, environmental sciences, and policy-making, offering a truly interdisciplinary approach to addressing urban health challenges within the One Health framework.
Through interactive discussions and case studies, this panel aims to provide valuable insights for policymakers, urban planners, health professionals, researchers, and community stakeholders working to promote urban health resilience and mitigate the health impacts of environmental stressors.
We invite policymakers, urban planners, health professionals, researchers, and community stakeholders to join us for this critical discussion on the future of healthy, resilient, and inclusive urban environments.
/End of text
